If you walk into a medical marijuana dispensary or adult-use cannabis retail store to do some shopping, you will find a wide range of product displays and store layouts—some of them better than others. Unless it’s a chain of stores, everyone is operating independently of one another when it comes to how these stores merchandise their products to customers and market them. Some are orderly, while others are chaotic. ...

We’ve all heard them. Inaccurate perceptions and beliefs about cannabis seems so pervasive and ingrained in American society that it seems nothing will eliminate them—even with ample evidence to debunk them. It seems that some people have formed strong opinions about marijuana, and nothing will change them. ...

Mankind has a long history of marijuana use that dates back thousands of years. According to scientists from the German Archeologists Institute, humans have used cannabis since Europe’s glaciers first began to retreat during the Stone Age 10,000 years ago. Long before cannabis ever reached America, it has a long history of use in Asian and European countries. ...

The holiday season provides a wonderful opportunity to devise special promotions for a wide range of holiday gifts. More than any other time of the year, the Christmas holiday allows you to get creative with unique ideas and learn more about your customers’ preferences and shopping trends. There’s absolutely no doubt that dispensary shoppers are looking for thoughtful gifts that will delight their cannabis-loving friends and loved ones—which provides you with the perfect opportunity to maximize your profits as consumer spending is at a yearly high. ...

Cannabis is a plant that enjoys mild climates. It thrives in sunny, warm climates and responds negatively to temperatures that dip too low. This can pose challenges for those who grow marijuana year-round and want to produce a significant winter crop, and may call for a little extra heating. ...

Women in cannabis today are a driving force in this booming industry, leading companies to success in a wide range of key executive positions. In a world often dominated by men as company leaders, the cannabis industry is providing opportunities in an emerging industry that’s hungry for innovative leadership and fresh perspectives on business. This emerging and growing industry has leveled the playing field and provided opportunities for women in ways not often seen in other markets—and women have responded and are making names for themselves in all of the legal cannabis regions of the country. ...

As cannabis legalization spreads across the globe, this week South Korea joins the long list of countries that recognize the medical benefits of marijuana and now allows its use. This progressive policy is a first among east Asian countries and marks a significant milestone. ...

Growing cannabis can be rewarding for many reasons. Whether it’s home growing or commercial cultivation, the monetary payoff can be great, not to mention the personal satisfaction and fun derived from this practice. Although some home growers use clones in their gardens, the majority use seed, and there is a brisk market for seeds from elite strains. Although some seeds can be very expensive, in the hands of competent growers, they will produce consistently potent and flavorful flower. ...

Dazzle your friends this holiday season by gifting them with an assortment of tasty cannabis-infused baked goods. Home-baked holiday treats are a great way to provide a personal touch to your holiday gifts, and if your friends love cannabis as much as you do, there’s no doubt they’ll appreciate a bit of infused goodness baked into each tasty bite. ...

If you love cannabis and have never grown it yourself, you’ve most likely wondered exactly what it takes to grow top-drawer flower on a limited budget. The idea of managing a personal cannabis garden may be intimidating to some people who feel they lack the skill to produce anything truly exceptional. “Leave it to the experts” is the philosophy of the majority of avid cannabis consumers, but there’s really no reason why this should be the case. ...